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The Top 10 Peaks in Ancash
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Ancash is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 10
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Last updated: September 16, 2025
Huascarán National Park covers most of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range in the central Andes of Peru. The park covers an area of 3,400 km2 and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
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From this campsite you have a sensational view of the Artesonraju, the "Paramount" mountain!
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Alpamayo is a peak in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes. Due to the perfect ice pyramid, it is considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. …
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The 5,830 m high Nevado Taulliraju is located in the Cordillera Blanca in the Huascarán National Park. The mountain river Quebrada Santa Cruz rises from its glacier and glacial lake.
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The campsite has outhouses and a stream to fill up with water. In the distance, rugged, snow-capped peaks rise.
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Be sure to come with an experienced guide and bring appropriate gear including crampons, rope and protective hats. It‘s very demanding so come prepared and attempt only if you are acclimatised to these heights.
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The Cordillera Negra ("Black Mountain Range") is part of the Peruvian Western Cordillera. It has rocky peaks with very little snowfall in winter as it traps the warmth of the …
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Santa Cruz, Pukarahu, Pucaraju or Pico de Huaylas is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. Santa Cruz is located about 6 km west of Alpamayo.
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Rinrijirca is a 5,810 m high mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes. Rinrijirca lies north in the high valley of the Quebrada Santa Cruz.
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Great view of the Cordillera Huayhuash with its glaciated peaks. Down in the valley, Laguna Jahuacocha glitters in the sun.
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